I think it was a judgement call. Croatian player did hold shoulder of Brazilian player. Brazil carries certain weight in the world soccer like Australia does in cricket. As a result they get some leeway. Never mind the goal Brazil would have won anyway.

It promises to be an exciting tournament in the knock out stages. A dream line up will mean Germany, Brazil, The Netherlands and Argentina in the semi finals. Read my take at Football World Cup 2014 Knockouts.

It promises to be an exciting tournament in the knock out stages. A dream line up will mean Germany, Brazil, The Netherlands and Argentina in the semi finals. Read my take at Football World Cup 2014 Knockouts.